Before you hit the field, ice, or course, it's essential to know the rules that keep the game fair, safe, and fun for everyone. This section covers the guidelines for each sport, from golf to hockey, slo-pitch, and the unique challenges of the Voyageur Games. Familiarize yourself with these rules to ensure you’re ready to play your best while respecting fellow players and the spirit of each game. Let's keep it fun and competitive—play by the rules!

General Rules & Requirements

Slo-Pitch Rules & Requirements

We will be following the SPN rulebook, including bat regulations, with the following exceptions:


Entry Fee: The entry fee is $500. A non-refundable deposit of $250 must be paid by July 1st, with the remainder due before the first scheduled game. Teams that have not paid in full by their first game will not be allowed to play.


Team Composition: Each team must have mixed teams of 10 made up of no more than 7 players of one gender. ie: 7 men and 3 women or 6 women and 4 men

Runs Per Inning: Each inning is limited to 6 runs, except for the 7th inning or the last inning if called early, which is open.


Game Duration: Games are 7 innings long with a 1-hour and 15-minute time limit. No new inning will start after 1 hour. Umpires will call the last inning at the 1-hour mark if necessary.


Batter Count: Each batter starts with a count of 1 strike and 1 ball.


Mercy Rule: If a team is ahead by 12 runs after 5 innings, the game will end.


Home Run Limit: Each team is allowed 3 home runs per game. Any additional home runs will result in an out.


Ball Retrieval: Teams must retrieve and return any home run or foul ball immediately. Failure to do so will result in the first batter of the next inning being called out.


Courtesy Runners: Each team is allowed 5 courtesy runners per game, with the same runner permitted each time.


Score Sheet Submission: The winning team is responsible for submitting the score sheet to the tournament chair at the draw board.


No Grace Period: There is absolutely no grace period for starting games.


Player Participation: All players must be listed on the first score sheet and must play at least 1 inning on Friday/Saturday to be eligible to play in the finals.


Code of Conduct:


Zero Tolerance: Our community is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or any other status. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
 
Ejection Consequences: Any player ejected from a game will be disqualified for the remainder of the tournament. If an ejected player does not leave the field promptly, their team will forfeit the game.

Voyageur Games Rules & Requirements

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Hockey Rules & Requirements

All players/team officials must adhere to the rules and regulations of the tournament, or they will not be eligible for entry or participation.


This tournament is a non-sanctioned men's full-contact and ladies non-contact event. All Hockey Canada Rules apply.


Teams must include two First Nations, two Métis and two non-Indigenous players from any community. Proof of Métis Citizenship or Treaty Status is required and must be shown to the Tournament Committee. Prior to tournament, verification needs to be approved. No proof will result in players not being allowed to play in tournament.


Indigenous players can play for any team; however, they cannot be registered as both a First Nations and a Métis Citizen.
Teams are limited to one current/ex-NHL player, two active CHL players and two active Usport/NCAA players.


First roster is the final roster. In the event of a dispute where a player is listed on two rosters, that player must play for the team for which they played their first game.


Players must play Friday or Saturday to play in the Sunday finals.


Eligible Players: A team shall be composed of no more than 20 players (18 skaters and two goalies).


Top team of the draw bracket will be the home team.


Any intoxicated players will not be allowed to play. The onus is on the team to sit out that player.


All players must wear visors. Under 18 must wear neck guards and full cage.


Abuse (verbal or otherwise) of officials will not be tolerated. Players are expected to conduct their behaviour in a sportsmanlike manner. Any issues of abuse or harassment will be dealt with by the Tournament Committee.


One 30-second timeout per game per team.


Seven goal mercy rule in effect. After the seventh goal, the game will be called.


If game results in a tie at end of regulation, it will result in a five-minute stop time three-on-three OT. If still tied after OT, we go to a three-player shootout. If the game is still tied, teams will select one different shooter until the game is decided. Teams must go through entire bench before players can shoot again.


Minor penalties will be three minutes during straight time. Two minutes during stop time.


Fighting will result in a five-minute major penalty plus a game misconduct. Any player may serve the penalty. If the fight is within the last 10 minutes of the game the penalized player will also be suspended for the next game. A player’s second
fight will result in the player being ejected from the Tournament. The ref’s call in this situation cannot be protested. Multiple fight rule applies.


Intent to injure, at the ref’s discretion, will result in an automatic ejection from Tournament. No exceptions. The ref’s call in this situation cannot be protested.


All games will consist of two 25-minute periods. Last three minutes of the second period will be stop time if there is a three-goal difference or less.


Final game will be three 20-minute periods. The third period will be stop time. Seven Goal Mercy Rule will be in effect.
Tournament is modified with a one-game final (B-side winner does not have to win twice).


Due to time constraints, all teams are expected to be ready to start as per schedule.


Five skaters and one goalie required to start game or six players and no goalie. No exceptions.


A goal will be awarded every five minutes an opposing team does not show up on ice, and game will be called after first period.
Clock will start on schedule (except for unforeseen events or when games get bumped up).
Referee’s decision is final. Referee’s call cannot be protested.


All protests must be submitted in writing and accompanied by $1000.00 (cash only) before the end of the first period of the game. Win or lose, non-refundable.


The Protest Committee will be comprised of: the Head Referee, one Tournament Committee member, and three other individuals assigned by the Tournament Committee.


The Tournament Committee, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and Rod Hamm / Harold Latrace Arenas are not responsible for thefts, vandalism, accidents, or injuries to players or their belongings.


Coincidental penalties will result in a four-on-four.


Teams MUST have two sets of jerseys.


These rules have been adapted from the PAGC Tournament Rules. All rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.

Golf Rules & Requirements

Entry Fee and Payment:
The entry fee is $800 per team.
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due by July 1st.
The remaining balance is due by July 10th.
The scramble is limited to 36 teams.

General Rules:
Follow all course rules and etiquette.
This is a 2-person team scramble using the best ball format.
Two teams will tee off simultaneously with a shotgun start.
Women and seniors will play from the red tee boxes, while all others must play from the blue tee boxes.

Scramble Rules:

Tee Shots:
Each team must use each player's drive at least 3 times on the front nine and at least 3 times on the back nine.

Ball Placement:
Place balls within one club length of the original ball, but not closer to the hole.
On the putting green, place the ball within 3 inches of the original ball.
In placing the ball, do not change the condition of the shot. If the ball is in a hazard or rough, all team members must play their shot from the same hazard or rough.

Putting:
All putts must be completed; no gimmes allowed.
Give each team member a chance to putt first before holing out short putts.
The first ball holed out counts. Mark your ball and wait for all players to putt.

Score Submission:
Official scorecards must be submitted at the end of the round.
 
Please ensure all participants understand and adhere to these rules for a smooth and enjoyable tournament.
 
Zero Tolerance:
Our community is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or any other status. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.

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